What is the cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Mount Prospect and Effingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Rosemont CTA Station, Archer & Neva Terminal, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Mount Prospect and Effingham?

No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Mt. Prospect and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

The distance between Mount Prospect and Effingham is 221 miles. The road distance is 222 miles.

How do I travel from Mount Prospect to Effingham without a car?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $29 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Effingham bus from?

Mount Prospect to Effingham bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rosemont CTA Station.

Where do I catch the Mount Prospect to Effingham train from?

Mount Prospect to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or bus from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs $29 - $85. Alternatively, you can line 330 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Effingham bus arrive?

Mount Prospect to Effingham bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Archer/Harlem station.

Where does the Mount Prospect to Effingham train arrive?

Mount Prospect to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Effingham Station.

Can I drive from Mount Prospect to Effingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Effingham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Mount Prospect to Effingham.

Where can I stay near Effingham?

There are 18+ hotels available in Effingham.

Mount Prospect to Effingham - 6 ways to travel via train, line 330 bus, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
5h 32m
$30–85
Line 330 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlem330
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
7h 9m
$61–168
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Mount Prospect to Effingham220.7 mi
4h 3m
$41–59
Fly to Decatur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
2. Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
4h 28m
$44–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois TerminalChicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham StationSaluki / ...
7h 28m
$51–75
Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
5h 14m
$54–281

Mount Prospect to Effingham by train and foot (Amtrak)

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 219.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–80 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Algonquin Rd & Linneman Rd to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Rosemont CTA Station, Archer/Harlem, Archer & Neva Terminal, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, and Chicago in around 7h 9m.

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